On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
It is holding up the character of the House of Commons to public infamy, and warning all men not to credit them.
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Thomas Paine
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gutenberg.orgThomas Paine: “It is holding up the character of the House of Commons to public infamy, and warning all men not to credit them.”
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Paine argues that the British government's conduct exposes the House of Commons to public disgrace and serves as a warning against trusting them.
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